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McAllen Holiday Parade

McAllen Holiday Parade

The holiday season has officially started and what better way to celebrate than attending a one-of-a-kind holiday parade? Our Rio Grande Valley correspondent Karla Salinas is out live with a sneak peek of what we can expect. For more information: mcallenholidayparade. com. READ MORE>

McAllen Holiday Parade

New Orleans and CO.

This week New Orleans is launching the country’s first music venue festival of its kind called NOLAxNOLA, and it’s part of a unique plan to jumpstart the Crescent City’s tourism business ravaged of a major hurricane 6 weeks ago following a 2-year closure from the COVID crisis. Joining us live today to talk about this new music venture is Grammy award Winner and Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas and Music Producer Sig Greenebaum. For More Information: NewOrleans. com.

Floresville Peanut Festival

Everyone is going nuts over the 77th annual Floresville Peanut Festival. Country music artist Jon Wolfe will be performing Saturday. Floresville Peanut Festivalfloresvillepeanutfestival. org.

Professional Bull Riding

For the first time in nine years, the Professional Bull Riders are back in San Antonio. Here to tell us all about it is Professional Bull Rider Andrew Alvidrez. 2021 PBR U. S. Border Patrol Invitational7:45 p. m. CT Oct. 2. 12:45 p. m. CT Oct. 3AT&T CenterTicket information: PBR. com/Tickets.

UTSA Football

UTSA football is off to one of its best starts in school history receiving national recognition on a regular basis now. Here to tell us more is the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics: Dr. Lisa Campos. UTSA vs. UNLVSaturday, Oct. 2, 5 p. m. AlamodomeTicket information: 210-458-UTSA (8872) or goUTSA. com/ticketsSocial Media: @UTSAFTBL.

SeaWorld: Howl-O-Scream

It's October which means Halloween events are back and SeaWorld is going all out this year. Check it out! SeaWorld San AntonioHowl-O-ScreamEvery Friday, Saturday and Sunday until October 31SeaWorldSanAntonio. comFacebook: @SeaWorldTexasInstagram: @SeaWorldTexas.

William Shatner is Heading to Space

William Shatner is going into orbit next month on Jeff Bezos's next space flight. At 90 years of age, he'll be the oldest person to ever go to space. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

Get Your Flight Upgraded

Three ways you can boost your odds of getting bumped to first-class according to flight attendants. 1. One of the easiest ways is to literally just be nice to your gate agent and flight attendant. 2. Book a tail seat. Most aircraft are "Tail heavy," so flight attendants sometimes have to move passengers for "Weight and balance purposes"3. Ask for an upgrade directly if the flight has been overbooked.

They are alive! Trailblazing tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists safely ended their trailblazing trip to orbit Saturday with a splashdown in the Atlantic off the Florida coast. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the ocean just before sunset, not far from where their chartered flight began three days earlier. The all-amateur crew was the first to circle the world without a professional astronaut.

38th Annual Jazz'SAlive

The city of San Antonio's Official Jazz Music Festival is back in 2021. Rebecca has all the details. The 38th Annual Jazz’SAliveTravis Park & Legacy ParkFriday, September 24, 5 PM – 10:30 PMSaturday, September 25, 10 AM – 10:30 PMFree and open to the public, all agesSAParksFoundation. org.

Republic of Panama

Balancing economic growth with sustainable investments with social impact in various fields such as tourism, digital technology, infrastructure, energy and food production is a natural fit for Panama. Ever since the Central American country surged from the oceans 3 million of years ago, it has served as a biodiverse bridge between North and South America for plants, animals and now people, goods and information.

Shoes on a Flight

Ex-flight attendant warns passengers never to take their shoes off on a plane besides stinking up the whole cabin, footwear is essential during a plane emergency, even though it is not part of the flight safety information. During an emergency, all sorts of debris and unpleasant ground surfaces will block your way towards the exit, as well as outside the aircraft. She also advised against ever wearing flip flops or sandals on a plane.

Summer in The Swamp

“Swamp People” is more than just a reality show that you can catch on the History Channel. Thanks to an exciting and educational attraction in southeast Texas, it’s a title you and your family can wear, right along with maybe a poncho and our Beaumont correspondent Jackie joins us from the City of Orange where being adventurous is “second nature. ”For more information: SwampandRiverTours. com.

Texas Town Pronunciation

Kimberly and Esteban try to see if they can guess how Texas towns are pronounced.

Jurassic Quest

It’s an invasion of “Jurassic” proportions and it’s happening indoors for the first time since March 2020. Our Beaumont correspondent Jackie joins us from Ford Park Arena where the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America can be found this weekend.

Cancelled flight leads to woman's million-dollar lottery win

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - There are worse ways to wait! Having just had her flight canceled, a Missouri woman's luck quickly changed when she won $1 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Caption: “I had a feeling something bizarre was going to happen after my flight was canceled unexpectedly," 51-year-old Angela Caravella said. "I bought a few scratch-off tickets to pass the time and just like that – I won $1 million! ”

Spontaneous Adventures

Americans have become more spontaneous following lockdown, with getting a tattoo, a drastic haircut and moving to a new house among the things people have done on a whim. A study found adults are ready to inject a sense of adventure into their life after nearly a year and a half of restrictions.

USS Lexington

Lucky for us in the great state of Texas we don’t have to go too far to enjoy a family vacation! From the flight deck to the virtual battle stations, there’s a piece of history that is waiting to be explored and discovered at Corpus Christi's #1 attraction! Steve Banta joins us to talk all about making the most of your summer visit with the newest attractions aboard the USS Lexington. USS Lexington Museum2914 N. Shoreline BLVDCorpus Christi TX 78402www. usslexington.

New Orleans & CO

New Orleans is a go-to travel spot for many Texans. The vibrant city is planning on having thousands of visitors back this fall. Here to talk about that and the Satchmo summer fest, we have jazz and soul singer, Robin Barnes, live from the New Orleans jazz museum! For more information: NewOrleans. com.

Plane Weight

Get this, some airlines are considering weighing passengers before boarding a flight and it's all in the name of safety according to experts. The average passenger weight has increased over the years with such high obesity rates and airlines now have to set new "Standard Passenger Weights". For instance, the weight of an average adult passenger and carry-on for years has been 170-175 pounds. That will be increased to 190-195 pounds.

RGV FC Toros

Summer sports are in full swing. Our Rio Grande Valley correspondent Karla Salinas shares what's going on this season with the RGV FC Toros.

Rebuilding Wildflower Habitats

Texas is blooming with wildflowers, from bluebonnets to primroses. Unfortunately, not all places in the country are having the same type of luck. The northern great plains have lost many of their wildflowers. Here’s Julie Loffredi with more. For more information: Airwick. US.

Downtown Barstool Open 2021: Bringing the Par-Tee to El Paso

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up and that will be a perfect time to go outdoors and get some fresh air, maybe even explore some place new! That's exactly what our El Paso correspondent Roman is doing. He is going to give us a closer look at a very historic state park just outside of El Paso. CLICK HERE to sign up or learn more...

Seaworld San Antonio

One way to beat the heat this summer is to take the family to Aquatica San Antonio. Rebecca shows us around! Reservations are no longer required at Aquatica! You can get more information at: AquaticaSanAntonio. Com.

El Paso Waterparks

Nothing says summer like grabbing your sunscreen, your towel and heading to your nearest water park. Roman checks out the newest attraction in El Paso and cools off with some friendly competition. For more information: EPWaterparks. com.

Drive Away for Education

The Drive Away for Education Truck Raffle raises much-needed funds for free school supplies for elementary school students here in San Antonio. Each year, Texas residents over the age of 18 years and who have a valid Texas driver’s license can purchase raffle tickets with the chance to win a brand-new truck donated by Ancira Auto Group. Each ticket purchased helps support five elementary students with free school supplies. Tickets are $25 each, or three for $50 -- or ten for $100.

Yoga on the Green

Our Daytime Corespondent Jackie Simien joins us at 5 Under Golf Center for Yoga on the Green. Visit 5UnderGolf. Com and click on events to reserve your spot for Yoga on the Green and to see other upcoming events.

Glamping Is All the Rage

Here's something trendy. A half-hour drive from Yosemite National Park there is now a "Glamping Wagon" site. The resort has six wagons, and each has an outdoor picnic and grill area. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

Traveling Over Sex

The pandemic stopped traveling for a lot of people and after a vacation free year people are willing to give up a lot to travel. According to a poll:1 in 5 people would give up sex over traveling1 in 5 people would spend a night in prison1 in 4 people would give up their favorite food.

Armed Forces River Parade

There's no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a parade! The Armed Forces River Parade is this Saturday along our beautiful Riverwalk. We're joined by King and Queen, David and Michelle! Armed Forces River ParadeSaturday, July 3 at 11 amArneson River TheatreFree! Visit San Antonio River Walk(210) 227-4262thesanantonioriverwalk. comFacebook: @thesanantonioriverwalkofficialTwitter: @thesariverwalkInstagram: @thesanantonioriverwalk.

Passport backlog proving to be a vacation roadblock

SAN ANTONIO - A major backlog is causing headaches for people around the nation who want to travel. With millions traveling again you might be ready to take off too. However, if you're traveling internationally be sure your passport is updated because a backlog could cause it to take up to five months to get a new one. "People are just ready to go," said Karrie Weber with Tiki Travel Planner. Weber said if your plans include traveling internationally you need one crucial item now more than ever.

Beaumont 4th of July Event

It's time to get lit! And if you're in Southeast Texas this Fourth of July, the city of Beaumont is taking care of that for you! Their 35th annual fourth of July celebration will include live entertainment, food trucks, and an unforgettable fireworks display. Our Beaumont correspondent Jackie joins us from the Downtown Event Centre Lake with your personal invitation. For more information: BeaumontEventsTX. com.

A Texas City Has Beat L.A. Traffic

L. A. Has taken the top spot for the worst traffic in America for a long time. But this year a Texas city has taken a place in front of it. Apparently, Houston traffic is now worse than L. A. New York has taken the top spot. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

#HotwireHotelGoals

TikTok your way to a luxury vacation with a little imagination. Lifestyle Guru, Kelly Rizzo, joins us with a few pointers for scoring your next hotel stay! For more information: HotWire. com/BookBeyond.

4th of July at Woodlawn Lake

The Official City of San Antonio Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM at Woodlawn Lake Park. This FREE, family-friendly day will celebrate the birth of our nation and honor our freedom! Per tradition, beginning at 11 AM through 9:30 PM there will be plenty of July Fourth fare, including local food trucks and vendors serving up hot BBQ, Burgers, Hot-Dogs, Tacos, Aguas Frescas, and cold drinks galore!

World Car Nissan

World Car Nissan has the latest vehicles for you even during the chip shortage this summer. Rebecca give us an inside look! For more information: WorldCarNissan. Net.

Learn how to throw an axe

If you're feeling frustrated this summer and have got an axe to grind. We've got the remedy. Our Beaumont correspondent Jackie found us a group of “Axe-perts” to help give you some relief! You can make reservations to enjoy all the fun Avenue Axe has to offer by visiting their website: AvenueAxe. com.

New exhibit at the San Antonio Museum of Art

If you're looking for a fun indoor activity this summer be sure to visit the San Antonio Museum of Art! We've got all the details on their latest exhibit. San Antonio Museum of Art200 W Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215210-978-8100www. samuseum. orgInstagram: @sama_artFacebook: @SanAntonioMuseumofArt.

LAST WEEKEND for the Traders Village sunflower field

It's the final weekend to visit the largest sunflower field in South Texas that features 10 acres of beautiful sunflowers to frolic through and photo ops galore! Rebecca is out at Traders Village with a closer look at what the buzz is all about. Traders Village9333 SW Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. San Antonio, Texas(210) 623-8383TradersVillage. comFacebook: @TradersVillageSanAntonioTwitter: @TradersVillageInstagram: @TradersVillage_SA.

Circle for Life Motorcycle Ride

The Circle for Life Motorcycle Ride is happening this Saturday! Co-Founders Charlie Garza and Larry Kurth join us with more. 11th Annual Circle for Life Motorcycle RideThis Saturday, June 26th at 8:30amJavelina Harley Davidson$35 pre-registration$40 at the Javelina Door(210) 602-0692TheCircleForLife. Com.

Rockport Art Festival

The Rockport Art Festival is the place to be in the Coastal Bend for the 4th of July weekend! And we’ve got all the info. ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS401 S AUSTIN ST361-729-5519RockportArtCenter.

Summer Travel Tips

If a year spent at home has given you the traveling bug, we've got you covered! Award Winning Concierge, Sarah Dandashy joins us with more. Follow Sarah on Instagram: @AskAConcierge. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Sarah Dandashy, Travel Expert (@askaconcierge)

SeaWorld

Electric Ocean is providing some fun at SeaWorld. Take a look! SeaWorldSanAntonio. comFacebook: @SeaWorldTexas.

Timeshare Termination

Summer is here, and we're slowly moving toward unrestricted time with loved ones and travel! Ernie Bjorkman with Timeshare Termination Team is here with more on canceling your timeshare. Timeshare Termination Team210-372-8571Terminate210. Com.

San Antonio Metro Health: Fiesta De Marquee

Fiesta De Marquee kicks off this Monday, learn more about metro health and their no cost health programs, while also enjoying great food, and fiesta medals. Here to tell us all about it is health program manager, Kori Eberle. Fiesta at The Marquee6/21 Monday, 11a-4p3100 Roosevelt Ave.

XBOX

The largest event in gaming, is back in the game! This year’s fully digital show promises a front row seat to the latest and greatest in gaming. Joining us with more is Cindy Walker. XBOX. com.

Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival

Fiesta San Antonio officially kicks off tomorrow. It's one of the state's largest celebrations and there's so much excitement around all the events! Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival is this Saturday, with headliner Jack Ingram! General admission is free and seated tickets are available. There's also a VIP culinary experience with Chef Edward Garcia. Rebecca's went live to get us ready for it all! Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival. This Saturday! Hemisfair Park / San Antonio.

Top Vacation Tips

It's summer which means vacation time! The travel experts have spoken. Here are the top traveling tips for the summer that you may not have thought of:1. Take pictures of all-important documents. 2. Get a digital license. 3. Don't get vacation scammed. Do your research. If a deal sounds too good to be true it probably is.

73rd Annual Shrimporee

The 73rd annual Aransas Pass Shrimporee event is kicking off this weekend in Corpus Christi, and Rosemary Vega and Roland Rodriguez are giving us a sneak peek at what we can expect!

Fiesta Del Los Reyes

Fiesta de Los Reyes at Historic Market Square - 514 W Commerce St, 78207June 18 - 2710am - 12am, Saturdays 1amFree AdmissionRain or ShineFace masks not required but recommendedwww. fiestadelosreyes. com.

Timeshare Termination

Summer is here, and we're slowly moving toward unrestricted time with loved ones and travel! Ernie Bjorkman with Timeshare Termination team is here with more on canceling your timeshare. Timeshare Termination Team(210) 372-8571Terminate210. com.

Traveling Solo

Experts are encouraging solo travel for people in relationships. When you're in a relationship, it can sometimes feel like there's an inherent pressure to do everything with your significant other. But experts say traveling solo can make you more confident. Watch the full video to see more trending stories from today!

On the Record

Xavier brings us the latest news in the music industry in “On the Record. ”Coachella announced its return date. The California-based music festival is back on April 15-17 and April 22-24 in 2022, after being canceled twice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic "See you in the desert," the festival announced. Advance sale beginning Friday, June 4 at 10am pt. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

Exploring Hueco Tanks State Park

Just outside El Paso lies an iconic state park that is home to some very ancient history. Hueco Tanks State Park formed over 34 million years ago, as hot molten rock burst through earth’s crust. The rocks are filled with holes known as “Huecos. ” which is a Spanish word for hole or hollow. This is where the park got its name. Caption: Roman Dennis takes us on a tour of Hueco Tanks.

San Antonio Museum of Art

The San Antonio Museum of art has so much to offer you and your family this summer. From new exhibits, unlimited museum admission, and free parking there's no doubt your family will enjoy this experience!

World Car Kia North

It's the perfect time to buy a new vehicle. Today Rebecca gives us an inside look at some of the many dependable makes and models at World Car Kia North !

Timeshare Termination

Summer is here, and we're slowly moving toward unrestricted time with loved ones and travel! Ernie Bjorkman with Timeshare Termination Team is here with more on canceling your timeshare. Timeshare Termination Team210-372-8571Terminate210. Com.

Pay to Move

If you’re looking for a change of scenery and a little extra money in your pockets, these cities are paying you to move! What are you waiting for??

Austin City Limits is Back!

Austin City Limits is back, and this year’s lineup has just been announced! Plus, have you been “submarined” by a potential suitor? All this and more in today’s talkers!

South Texas State Fair

Our Beaumont correspondent, Jackie, is out and showing us a good time at the South Texas State Fair where you can find good eats, carnival rides, and livestock shows! For more information, visit YMBL. org.

Hot Springs National Park 100 Year Celebration

A budget-friendly vacation spot is nearby! Hot Springs National Park Superintendent Laura A. Miller shares all about the Park’s 100 year celebration, its legacy of protecting natural thermal spring waters, and all that there is to do and see. For more information, visit NPS. gov/HOSP.

Crucial Conservation in the Gulf Coast

More than 90% of coastal wetland is occurring near the Gulf of Mexico. Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited, shared all of the work being done to bring it back to life! For more information, visit Ducks. org.

San Antonio Museum of Art

San Antonio Museum of Art200 W Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215210-978-8100www. samuseum. orgFacebook: @SanAntonioMuseumofArtInstagram: @sama_art.

How to Vacation Without Going Broke

If you're excited to vacation again but don't want to spend all your savings, today's your lucky day. Financial Educator, Danny Kofke is teaching us how to prevent the top travel mistakes. Travel Tips1. Paying for It with Credit CardsSave The Money for It2. Taking Advice from Your Kids on What to Do and BuyCreate a Vacation Budget and Share it with Your Kids3. Eating Out All the TimeFind a Local Grocery Store and Eat At Least One Meal in A Day4.

Summerfest is BACK

Summerfest, the largest music festival in the United States, is returning in September. After being canceled last year the Milwaukee show is back with over 100 headliners; including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Chris Stapleton, and many more. The festival is set to runs three weekends in September beginning Sept. 2. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

Mother's Day Ideas with Roman

Mother's Day is coming up this weekend and if you still don't know what to do for this special day, our correspondent Roman is in El Paso to give you some ideas on how to spend your weekend! For more information: holygrailep. com.

Karla Goes Surfing

Right now is the perfect time to try something new, we've been cooped up for way too long and it's time to try something out of our comfort zone and that's exactly what I did with my friends at Spi Sessions where they taught me how to surf. Take a look! SpiSessions. com.

Staycation Giveaway at the Thompson Hotel

It's Safe To Say We're All Ready For A Vacation - Whether By Plane, Road Trip Or Staycation! This Week We're Hooking You Up With A Getaway In San Antonio: A Stay At The Brand New Luxury Downtown Hotel, Thompson San Antonio, and Rebecca Went To Check It Out! CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win!

Zoo begins construction on jaguar habitat

Here's a date idea, a trip to the San Antonio Zoo! The zoo broke ground Monday on a brand new jaguar habitat with an overhead cat walk. The sky walk will be the first of its kind in the United States, giving guests a new aerial perspective of the big cats. This gives the big cats multiple terrains that closely match their native surroundings. “We are incredibly excited to bring this one-of-a-kind habitat to San Antonio,” said President & CEO San Antonio Zoo, Tim Morrow.

Summer Vacations

American Airlines is preparing to return many of its planes to the skies in anticipation of a summer travel surge. Many popular vacation booking websites have already seen an uptick in vacation planning following a missed summer due to Covid-19. For more trending stories, watch the full clip.

Van Horn: The starting point for your West Texas daytrips

If you have road tripped through west Texas before, the odds are likely that you have stopped for gas or a quick bite in Van Horn. While many people pass through this town, most do not realize the offerings this destination has for Texas day trippers. Caption: While many people pass through this town, most do not realize the offerings Van Horn has for Texas day trippers. Daytime spent the day with the Mayor of Van Horn, Texas, Becky Brewster.

The Louvre is Going Virtual

The Louvre is going virtual. The most famous museum in the world is taking its collection online for all to see which means no passport required to check out the Mona Lisa. Viewing the art is free, but images can't be downloaded or shared. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

Flyover Baalbek Reborn

If you've ever wanted to travel back in time, now you can, thanks to an innovative virtual reality experience featuring one of the world’s most treasured ruins. Travel expert, Laura Begley Bloom shares more.

Virtual Vacation Day

Being that it's Virtual Vacation Day. We thought we would bring in our next guest; Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar is joining us live. Baha MarBaha Mar Boulevard, Nassau, Bahamas242. 788. 8000bahamar. comFacebook: @BahaMarResortsTwitter: @BahaMarResortsInstagram: @BahaMarresorts.

Quiet on Rollercoasters

Some states are beginning to open up their theme parks for the summer but some may be forced to bite their tongues while riding their favorite rollercoasters. Some new plans in California are encouraging theme park goers to remain silent on rides to help limit the spread of Covid-19. Theme park visitors should avoid activities that increase the spread of Covid-19, such as singing, shouting, heavy breathing and raising one's voice. For more trending stories, watch the full clip!

NCAA Women's Final Four Comes to San Antonio

The Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament is heading to San Antonio this weekend putting a national spotlight on San Antonio. The bracket came out last night. The first round will be played this weekend at 3 locations; San Antonio, Austin, and San Marcos. The remainder of the games will be in SA including the Final Four Championship at the Alamodome. CLICK HERE for more information and tickets...

The Alamo Phil Collins Exhibit

We're taking a first look at the brand-new limited time Phil Collins Exhibit. Rebecca's out there with a sneak peek! You can visit the temporary exhibit now through April 25th at the Alamo.

Island for Sale

You can own your very own slice of Caribbean paradise. Little Ragged island in the Bahamas, also known as Saint Andrew's is for sale. The 730-acre-island boasts freshwater ponds, snorkeling, and sailing opportunities. And get this, it even has its own flamingos! Your nearest neighbor would be a 10-minute boat ride away. The island is on sale through Concierge Auctions.

Rescuing and Rehabilitating Sea Turtles

You may have seen it trending on social media. The recent winter weather storm mobilized volunteers across Texas to help save the turtles. We have Karla Salinas today live from south padre island to talk about their efforts to helpTo help or donate: seaturtleinc. org.

Spring Break Destination: White Sands National Park

Just over an hour away from the city of El Paso lies one of the most unique and special places on earth... White Sands National Park. The park is home to the world’s largest gypsum sand dunes on Earth. Daytime got the chance to talk to Park Ranger Kelly Carroll to find out what exactly makes this place so unique. Kelly explained that the gypsum itself is pretty common, but what makes the dunes so unique is a combination of the geology, climate and the moisture underneath the dunes.

Cut It Up: Spring Break Edition

Xavier joins us for Cut It Up but this time we’re focusing on spring break!

The Witte Museum’s New Exhibit

It's the Witte Museum's newest and coolest exhibition "The Machine Inside: Biomechanics. ” Heather Russo joins us along with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Girling to tell us more. "The Machine Inside: Biomechanics"Open through April 18, 2021Witte MuseumAddress: 3801 Broadway St. 210. 357. 1900WitteMuseum. orgFacebook: @WitteMuseumTwitter: @WitteMuseum.

Pandas in the Snow

Giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo decide to play in the snow like kids so we decided to bring in the video to show you all. We all know how annoying it is to go unlock our iPhones when wearing a mask. Well apple is now testing out a new way to unlock your phone with face I-d, without having to remove your mask. This new feature will require an Apple watch. This will let the iPhone communicate with a synced apple watch when the phone is raised to use face I-d.

Airbnb: Understanding post-pandemic travel

A new Airbnb survey of American consumers has found that traveling is the number one activity people have missed most during the pandemic. Cassidy Blackwell with Airbnb is here with a closer look. For more information: Airbnb. com.

Sixty-Six Pounds of Oranges

Four travelers will probably never want to see or eat an orange ever again after having to eat 66 pounds of oranges at a Chinese airport to avoid paying extra airline fees. They were attempting to bring a giant box of fruit back home from a business trip but then decided to eat the entire box after realizing it would cost 300 yuan, or about 46 dollars to transport the oranges back home. They said they just stood there and ate the whole thing up. It took them about 20 to 30 minutes.

No more Disneyland annual passes

We have some sad news for Disneyland's annual passholders. The park has decided to cancel its annual passports program. While their reopening plans remain up in the air amid the pandemic, the park announced that they would be refunding eligible annual pass holders. The team said they are focusing on creating new more flexible memberships. New data from Google shows that pizza was the number one takeout option in 2020.

2021 World Watch List

Open Doors USA will release the 2021 World Watch List, that ranks the top 50 global perpetrators of religious persecution, and reveals how and where more people are suffering for their religious beliefs than ever before,David Curry, President and CEO with Open Doors USA shared some of the findings in this years report. For more information, visit OpenDoorsUSA. org.

San Antonio RV's

Since the beginning of the pandemic, RV sales have skyrocketed, and Owner of San Antonio RV’s, Matt McConnell, is sharing all about their services, new location, and latest trends in RV sales. 8383 Hwy. 281 North San AntonioSanAntonioRVs. comFB: @SanAntonioRVsSB.

Curiosity Rover has now spent 3000 days on Mars

A big milestone for Nasa's "Curiosity" rover on Tuesday. It has now spent three-thousand days on Mars. Those are Martian days, not earth days, by the way. Martian days, also called "Sols," are more than a half-hour longer than earth days. Nasa says the rover continues to make new discoveries as it gradually climbs up a mountain. It landed on the red planet on august 6th, 20-12 and has been exploring the three-mile tall 'mount sharp' since 20-14.

Visit Tulsa! | New, "Tulsa Safely" Campaign

A trip to Tulsa may look a little different this year, but local businesses and attractions are doing their best to allow visitors to discover the joys of the city safely! Tony Moore shares more on the new "Tulsa Safely" campaign from "The Gathering Place" in the heart of Tulsa! For more information, visit: VisitTulsa. com.

A Haunting in El Paso

If you're not a believer of the paranormal now, you just might be after you see this! There's a historic hotel in El Paso. that's rumored to have a slight ghost problem, and our VERY brave Correspondent, Roman, is heading out for a close encounter of the paranormal! Interested in a ghost tour? Check outelpasoghosttours. com, or emailverifiedelpasoghosttours@gmail. com for more information!

Texas Spots to Add to Your Next Outdoor Trip

Fall is the PERFECT time to hit the road for an outdoor trip, and Historian, Author, and Speaker, Raffi Andonian, is sharing three top Texas spots that you should add to your list! San Antonio Missions -https://www. nps. gov/saan/index. htm. -Designated World Heritage Site by the United Nations; -4 active church sites with public outdoor areas in partnership with National Park Service;

Is it Safe to Fly? - 5 Safety Rules from a Doctor

The holidays will be here before we know it, and if you're planning to head out of town to visit family and friends, one question is still on many people's minds- is it safe to fly? Dr. Gregory Charlop is sharing his five flying safety rules! For More Information: GregoryCharlopMD. com.

RGV Adventures: Segment Preview on KRGV, Channel 5

Last week, we got to know our newest Rio Grande Valley Correspondent, Karla, and since we're back in the RGV, she's sharing a preview of some of the segments she has planned!

On the Road Again How to Wave Goodbye to Summer with an RV Getaway

Not ready for summer to end? Neither are we. But the end of summer doesn’t have to get you down. In fact, it’s a great time to take to the road. While a road trip may require a little more planning this year, they remain one of the safest ways to travel during the pandemic. For More Information: RVshare. com.

Virtual Vacations- Japan's New Twist on Traveling

We recently announced our staycation winner, Akosua Gyan, and she shared pictures with us from her time! And, speaking of vacations, have you heard of virtual vacations? People in Japan are getting their travel fix by loading fake planes for a virtual vacation around the world!

Fly San Antonio - Feel Confident When Traveling

Amid the pandemic, the San Antonio International Airport is serving passengers flying in and out of the city and ensuring a flight experience with increased proactivity in health and safety. Director of Airports for the City of San Antonio, Jesus Saenz, Jr. , is sharing the new and improved procedures and updates to help airport visitors feel more confident when traveling, For more information: FLY EASIER-FLY San Antonio. San Antonio Airport System. FlySanAntonio. com. Social: @SATAirport.

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